News

Policies / Regulations 27 Jun 2017

Council proactively investigating ACP cladding

Auckland Council has worked to identify buildings around the region that use aluminium composite panels in their construction.

Educational 26 Jun 2017

Te kupu o te wiki – Word of the week

This week's kupu is – hopefully! – a good one to use while watching America's Cup races.

Plans / Projects 23 Jun 2017

Auckland Council kicks off Value for Money Review

Auckland Council is reviewing the way it provides some services, to ensure it does so efficiently.

Youth / Rangatahi 20 Jun 2017

A day out in Auckland for cost of a public transport fare

There’s plenty to see and do around the region that doesn’t cost the earth – and even better, you can get to these locations by simply jumping on a bus, train or ferry.

Mayor 20 Jun 2017

Young Aucklanders step up

Twenty-one young Aucklanders were inaugurated as the new Auckland Council Youth Advisory Panel at a ceremony in the Town Hall on Saturday 10 June.

Environment 15 Jun 2017

Golflands workplace accident

The council has been informed of a workplace accident involving one of its contractors.

Plans / Projects 13 Jun 2017

Water and wastewater price changes

From 1 July 2017, water prices will increase by 2.5 percent and wastewater services will increase by 3.3 percent on average. The Infrastructure Growth Charge will increase by 3 percent.

Transport 9 Jun 2017

New bus network for west Auckland

On 11 June 2017, Auckland Transport is launching a new bus network for west Auckland. Everything is changing, including bus routes, route numbers, timetables and buses.

9 Jun 2017

Auckland named leading meetings and conference destination

Auckland has been named the top meetings and conference destination in Australasia at the 2017 World Travel Awards.

Cycling 8 Jun 2017

Aucklander takes top prize in international bike challenge

Taking to two wheels for The 2017 Auckland Bike Challenge has paid off for lucky Kiwi Gracie MacKinlay, who will be winging her way to Croatia.

Whanau friendly 7 Jun 2017

Kauri Kids: A place that feels like home

Kauri Kids Papatoetoe Head Teacher Anne Valeli has a true passion for teaching and helping our youngest Aucklanders grow into confident, happy children who are well-equipped for the next stages of life.

Educational 7 Jun 2017

Look out for tuber ladder fern

It may look like a harmless native fern, but tuber ladder fern can take over your garden, crowding out other plants.

Plans / Projects 6 Jun 2017

New walkway through construction on Lower Queen Street

The walkway, a joint effort between CRL, Precinct Properties and Activate Auckland, will provide a safe, well-lit, attractive route, separating pedestrians from CRL construction on the eastern side and Commercial Bay property development on the we...

Community 6 Jun 2017

Want to help combat throw-away culture?

Repair Café, a movement helping people fix things rather than send them to landfill, is set for further expansion thanks to funding from Auckland Council.

Plans / Projects 1 Jun 2017

Council discusses Annual Budget

On Thursday 1 June, Auckland Council will make decisions on its Annual Budget 2017/2018, bringing the process which began in November one step closer to completion.

Food / Drink 31 May 2017

Council concerned by alcohol licence breaches

Auckland Council has expressed its disappointment at the number of city-centre premises in breach of alcohol licences over the weekend of 26-28 May.